Everyday driver or weekend toy?
#1
07-18-2010, 12:25 PM
who here on the forum originally bought their blazer, jimmy, bravada for an everyday driver vehicle or a winter vehicle, and now it is becoming your toy?
I bought my 96 blazer for a winter truck because I own a 96 and a 98 mustang and a 98 caddy sts. My current mods are locking rear diff, 03 x engine swap, 98 front end conversion. My future mods are cast iron front diff with a locker and a lift kit. I seem to be putting more money and time into my everyday driver than my toy's. Or is the blazer becoming another one of my toy's, lol?
I bought my 96 blazer for a winter truck because I own a 96 and a 98 mustang and a 98 caddy sts. My current mods are locking rear diff, 03 x engine swap, 98 front end conversion. My future mods are cast iron front diff with a locker and a lift kit. I seem to be putting more money and time into my everyday driver than my toy's. Or is the blazer becoming another one of my toy's, lol?
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#2
07-19-2010, 12:51 AM
Not sure about it becoming my toy but it's certainly become a money pit!! LOL. Drinks like a fish!
#3
07-19-2010, 03:32 AM
My theory is this any car u can come to love can quickly and easily become a "toy". Also the blazer fills a spot the cars can't, you can beat on the blazer and they come back for more and u do that to a stang and it is a 4 k bill lol.
#4
07-19-2010, 05:21 AM
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#7
07-19-2010, 11:00 AM
Got it for the ex to drive, and cause it was a good deal.
Drive it daily till I find an S10 again that I like or another beater blazer.
Will be the resto-toy come wintertime, already collecting the new goodies.
Drive it daily till I find an S10 again that I like or another beater blazer.
Will be the resto-toy come wintertime, already collecting the new goodies.
#8
07-19-2010, 05:31 PM
just put a pitman arm in mine today, cost me $47, TRW brand. E-bay sells complete front end kits for a little over a $100. I guess you cant measure safety in dollars and cents.
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#9
07-19-2010, 09:30 PM
I had a '79 camaro that I put a lot of work into, but never really got the attachment. It was a pretty sweet car too, but it just didn't quite click with me. My Jimmy was a winter truck, and when my camaro sold I started putting more attention into the Jimmy. I can honestly say I like my jimmy more than my camaro. I get more enjoyment out of it, it's more practical, plus modifying/fixing the jimmy is a lot cheaper than the camaro.
#10
07-19-2010, 09:48 PM
mine was bought just recently as both. i got a wicked deal even though it needs some work. i knew that before buying it. my project is to make my DD immaculate, and then improve it